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Back-to-school season had us thinking about the two-way radios so many teams rely on every day, and how little most people actually know about them.

Since you're never too old to learn something new, here are 10 facts about a technology that's evolved over nearly 90 years, yet still outperforms in high-stakes environments.

Most mid-sized warehouses already have cameras. The problem: They show you what happened, not what's happening.

The good news? Security is getting smarter, making it easier to predict and prevent incidents before they happen. Using AI-enabled camera placement supports unusual behavior alerts, after-hours motion filtering, restricted-area dwell notifications, and more.

Read on for video surveillance systems that give you an active line of defense.

Concerts, festivals, trade shows, and everything in between are filling calendars fast. The safety and success of these events require instant and hassle-free communication.

Counting on cell phones? Cell networks can fail in crowded venues. Professional two-way radios for events are a more reliable option for coordinators.

Better yet? Renting means skipping the integration headaches, storage space worries, and the cost of gear you'll only use a few times a year.

As the Marketing Director at Chicago Communications, Lisa MacGillivray is responsible for building the company's brand. That includes managing everything from advertising to ChiComm's website and social media pages. In the end, her goal is to make sure future customers know what ChiComm has to offer.

"My job is always evolving, that’s my favorite part," she says. "Marketing teams today have to be content creators, website designers, and Google algorithm experts. The communication industry is also changing quickly. We now have digital two‑way radios, radios with WiFi capability, and radios with nationwide coverage."

Lisa's ability to keep pace with ever‑expanding technology and communication devices is exactly what makes her so good at her job. She's kept her finger on the pulse of communication needs and solutions for more than 12 years at ChiComm—and for several years at Maytag International before that.